The Board
Our Board Members contribute sound governance and strategic advice, guiding OC Connections to deliver on its brand promise.
Peter Willcocks – Chair
A highly experienced business advisor and legal practitioner, Peter is a consultant with the legal firm, Lander & Rogers, which has offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, having previously been a corporate partner there for almost eighteen years.
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Emma Liepa – Deputy Chair
With experience working across private, public and government sectors, and with particular expertise in healthcare and research environments, Emma Liepa is an accomplished leader who has centred her career working in organisations and on initiatives that positively impact society. Continue reading “Emma Liepa – Deputy Chair”
Mark Toohey – Treasurer
Mark’s extensive experience in finance, strategic planning and change management is supported by more than 26 years as an internationally experienced, commercial executive director and chief financial officer. He has a strong track record of enhancing shareholder returns and managing businesses through rapid growth, joint ventures and dispositions. Continue reading “Mark Toohey – Treasurer”
David Admans
With an outstanding career that spans more than 40 years, David brings a broad range of experience to OC Connections, which includes strategic business planning, business development, corporate advisory work, policy development and implementation, project and contract management, complex financial modelling and business analysis. Continue reading “David Admans”
Tony McAvaney
Tony has contributed as a non-executive director at OC Connections for the past 10 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and guidance in general governance and more specifically in regards to Business Management. Continue reading “Tony McAvaney”
Alan Bergman
Alan brings more than 50 years’ experience in business, primarily in the automotive sector as well as broad experience in finance, human resources, occupational health and safety, IT, recruitment and training. As a parent of an intellectually disabled supported adult who attends OC Connections, Alan also brings a personal perspective to the Board. Continue reading “Alan Bergman”
Sara Brentnall
Sara is an allied health professional with significant experience across health and human services sectors. She currently works at Austin Health in a senior management role, managing a large community-based program. Continue reading “Sara Brentnall”
Board Chair Position Vacant
OC Connections Limited provides a diverse range of services to enhance the quality of life for adults with an intellectual disability, and their families in the south-east of Melbourne. Services are delivered to more than 500 adults in the areas of employment, recreation, residential and day support.
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